Help a bald guy!

[dgleadbetter]

Hey guys,

I'm trying to get a job with Murphy-Goode winery up in Sonoma, ca. I have a video application up, but I'd like to get it to #1 to show them I'm connected. It's a 6 month gig at $10K a month!

I really need your help! 

If you'll go here:

http://www.areallygoodejob.com/video-view.aspx?vid=a8-c3OdlLb4

And vote for me (multiple emails are accepted), then make sure it's confirmed via email.

If you are a MySpacer, check your bulletin, as they are giving everyone who votes (if I win) a free pen and $ off coupons for Headblade product! Check it out! Here's the text directly from the bulletin

http://bulletins.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bulletin.read&authorID=25328816&messageID=6465263516

<<<Jun 8, 2009 5:52 PM
Subject:    Dan is almost there! Come on HeadBlader's!

Dan is in the top 6 and is just a few hundred votes from getting to the top spot! HeadBladers are the best supporters! Let's get it done for Dan! If he wins we'll send everyone who voted a cool HeadBlade pen and some $ off coupons for retail if that's where you buy your stuff. Check out the info below!


Attention all HeadBladers!!! Help out fellow HeadBlader Dan Leadbetter in his quest to earn the ultimate job! Dan is applying for an amazing 6-month gig in wine country as a social media specialist and he needs your votes to make it to the top! Do the right thing for your cue ball buddy and vote his video as best of litter! Don’t even watch the other ones none of the other guys use HeadBlade!

http://www.areallygoodejob.com/video-view.aspx?vid=a8-c3OdlLb4 >>>

Anything you guys could do to help would be awesome!

Dan

[Timmay]

Is this for real?  SPAM ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dgleadbetter]

Nope it's the real deal ... go to the Headblade Myspace site and check before yelling "Spam alert."
Although I could see why it would look suspect.

Dan

[Mikekoz13]

Well I think it's not SPAM per se.... but it is in bad taste, IMO, to ask the members of the Forum to do this.... especially from a guy who asked for this with his second post.

No thanks!!!!

[Stu]

Agree with Koz... helping a guy who has been around here awhile and has been a regular contributor is one thing, but doing it this way is definitely in poor taste.

[dgleadbetter]

My apologies. Didn't mean to offend, for sure.

[schro]

I've been to Murphy Goode...nice place.

[nomad]

I'm going to take a wild guess and say that Todd from HB suggested Dan to come here for support. Todd has psoted this all over his myspace page. I voted for him from that just helping a fellow sly guy out.

[Tyler]

Hey guys, this is being pushed by HeadBlade, so show your support if you feel like it.

In the future, please report the posts to me and let me determine if it is spam or not.

Dan, welcome to SBG!  Sorry for the not so warm welcome.  Though, in the future you it's forum etiquette to get to know the group before asking for such requests or get approval from one of the moderators.

[Mikekoz13]

Well like I said.... I didn't believe it was SPAM.....but........

Anyway.... since Todd at HB is supporting you I've gone ahead and placed a vote for you at the link you supplied.
Good luck!

[Timmay]

accept my apologies PLEASE!

[dgleadbetter]

No worries guys,

Glad to see you're on it to keep the forum pure. Sorry for the abrupt entry.
Thanks for your support, and yes Todd and the crew are amazing people!

If I win this gig, we'll set up a "no hair" tasting session at the winery.

Anyone down for that?

Thanks!

Dan

[BReady]

go to the Headblade Myspace site and check before yelling "Spam alert."

This kind of rubbed me the wrong way, Dan.  Regardless of who's sponsoring you, I just thought this lacked tact (especially considering your rallying up support for your job app/video).  How would the person/people hiring you feel about this?

I thought your video rocked though so I voted for you anyways 
 

BReady

[ar3inc]

I gave you my votes, Dan.  Good video.

good luck and let us know how it turns out.

[dgleadbetter]

Thanks for the votes guys!

BReady, I totally get what you are saying, and can see why that would have rubbed anyone the wrong way. And I'll own that it did lack tact ... I'll freely admit that my enthusiasm can sometime overrun my common sense at time, so allow me to apologize again. I think I jumped the gun in my excitement of making that the first post, and disregarded the feelings of the regulars members. In hindsight, I should have at least posted twice before making my request. just kidding.

Just to be clear, Headblade isn't sponsoring me, just supporting me. They are amazing!

The whole point of this job application process is to see how far a person's reach can extend into as wide a group as possible, as how many people he can get a message out to, as well as if they are someone who they can just hang out with at the end of the day. So in that case, I think it's a benefit to the prospective employer ... especially since this IS a competition. They want to see who can rally the troops in a short amount of time. I've been hyping this for only 9 days and have landed the #2 spot.

Thanks for your vote, the kind words about the video and voicing your concern .... seriously, I appreciate getting feedback of any kind ... keeps me on track. Can't afford to ignore anything in life!

Once again, thanks you guys for inviting me into the fray. I promise you this isn't a hit and run deal, as I have some questions and input into keeping your head clean.

Oh, and if you haven't ... please vote for me.

Dan